Join us for a timely and interactive in-person gathering of the ANDE Washington, DC member community. The “Advocacy and Strategy in Transition” member roundtable will bring together leaders from across our network for a candid, peer-driven conversation on how the current environment is shaping organizational strategies, partnerships, and advocacy efforts.
This roundtable is designed to foster open dialogue and peer learning. Together, we will explore pressing questions and share insights on how to navigate uncertainty while advancing shared goals for the small and growing business (SGB) sector. We invite you to come ready to share your experiences, ask questions, and consider new opportunities for collaboration.
Discussion topics will include:
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Your current advocacy efforts and evolving policy priorities.
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The impact of the current political and economic climate on your work, partnerships, and programmatic focus.
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Opportunities for joint advocacy initiatives—whether in collaboration with ANDE, peer organizations, or new cross-sector alliances.
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Reflections on the broader SGB landscape and the future of the sector in a post-aid landscape.
Registration
This roundtable is free to attend for all ANDE members, but advance registration is required to help us plan effectively.
We kindly ask that you confirm your attendance by Tuesday, May 7, 2025. Due to the interactive nature of this roundtable, space is limited and intended to foster meaningful dialogue among participants with relevant experience and responsibilities.
To ensure the right mix of perspectives in the room, we encourage each organization to send a representative who is directly involved in advocacy, strategy development, partnerships, or external engagement.
The roundtable will be held at the Aspen Institute’s Washington, DC office, located at 2300 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.
Public Transit:
The Aspen Institute is a short walk from the Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line) and also accessible via several major bus routes.
Parking:
Paid parking is available directly beneath the building in the onsite garage. Additional parking garages and limited metered street parking are available nearby. Rideshare drop-off is available at the front entrance.
If you have accessibility needs or questions about directions, feel free to contact us at ande.events@aspeninstitute.org.
Community Agreement
The Aspen Institute is dedicated to advancing a free, just, and equitable society. Consistent with that mission, the Institute is committed to creating a safe and vibrant community that is respectful, inclusive, and welcoming to people from all different backgrounds and across the world. For more information, please see the following Aspen Institute resources: Community Agreement and Private Policy.